National Assembly to launch probe into ballot shortages, NEC reform

South Korea’s National Assembly is set to launch a parliamentary probe into ballot shortages reported during the June 3 local elections, after the rival parties agreed to pass an investigation plan at a plenary session set for Thursday.

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Cheon Jun-ho of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea and Rep.

Kim Seung-su of the main opposition People Power Party, the senior deputy floor leaders in charge of parliamentary operations, reached the agreement Tuesday.

The bipartisan move comes amid growing ...